2018 Ford F-150 vs 2017 Ford F-150

It's hard to improve on a vehicle that is one of America's favorite trucks. However, Ford is always on the cutting edge of innovation and has brought some of that innovation to the 2018 Ford F-150. The new model of the classic Ford truck has the same high capability while also providing new technologies that can make your job easier. An available 360-degree camera lets you see what is going on behind you, while the available Ford SYNC systems can help you stay connected while driving. Learn more about the features of 2018 Ford F-150 at Sanders Ford in Jacksonville, NC.

When you're looking for a new truck, it can be hard to decide between the newest model or the one from the year before. This struggle is exacerbated by trying to choose between the 2018 Ford F-150 vs the 2017 Ford F-150. Obviously, both are backed by the long-standing Ford lineage, and what it comes down to is which one has the most features that you'll use and which one is the best fit for you. The 2017 Ford F-150 has been named one of Kelley Blue Book's Best Buys and also received the Most Wanted Large Truck award from Edmunds.

2018 Ford F-150 at Sanders Ford

Of course, awards aren't everything and as we begin to creep into the 2018 model year, the 2018 Ford F-150 is certain to catch up to the 2017 F-150. On the base model of the 2017 Ford F-150, you had a 282 horsepower, 3.5L V6 engine, with 253 pound-feet of torque. The 2018 Ford F-150 is upping the ante with a 290 horsepower, 3.3L V6 engine that produces 265 pound-feet of torque. Both base engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, though there is also a 10-speed automatic that can be paired with one of the other engines available on the 2018 Ford F-150.

It's likely that if you're looking for a truck, you want one that has excellent towing ability. With the base engines, the 2018 Ford F-150 can tow 100 pounds more than the 2017 Ford F-150. Both vehicles are still highly capable and some of the best performing trucks. If that isn't enough towing power for you, the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 can tow up to 11,100 pounds when properly equipped on the 2018 and 2017 Ford F-150.

The differences between these two vehicles are quite slight. The 2018 Ford F-150 is slightly more powerful with marginally better fuel economy. If you would like to know more about the differences between the 2018 Ford F-150 vs the 2017 Ford F-150, you can visit Sanders Ford in Jacksonville, NC.

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